When flying out from an airport, most travelers would rather get there early to ensure that they don’t miss their flight instead of arriving late and having to make a mad dash to their gate. Although it is a much more sensible option, arriving at an airport early means you’ll have to wait a long time before your plane takes off. This period of time can be extremely boring if you don’t have the right entertainment.
If you have a long wait at the airport and have already passed through check-in and security, here’s what to do to pass the time.
1. Browse Duty-Free
No matter which airport you’re at in the country, there’s bound to be a duty-free for you to browse. Here, you can pass the time checking out the latest products. To get the best out of this activity, be sure to try as many samples and demos as you can. For example, you can try out multiple perfumes to find a scent that you like, and it’s also possible to sample some tech such as headphones and mobile phones.
You don’t have to buy anything; just simply browsing and window shopping can be a good way to pass some time as well as explore the airport.
2. Play Games
One of the best things you can do at an airport is to bring a handheld console with you and play some games. Many travelers recently have been bringing along their Nintendo Switch to play games on and pass the time, as they’re incredibly portable. However, they are a bit bulky, and bringing the device may mean that you have to sacrifice space in your luggage. To solve this issue, you can instead play games on your mobile phone – a device that you’re likely to take with you anyway.
3. People watch
One popular thing that people do at airports is to simply chill out by an airport café and watch the world go by through people watching. Airports are busy hubs, and there’ll be a lot of people coming and going, and it can be interesting to simply watch these people go about their travels. If waiting with a partner, you can pass the time by coming up with back-stories about the people you see based on their appearance. You can try to guess where they’re going, their names, and their occupation.
It may be a bit shallow to judge people on how they look, but it can be an imaginative game that helps to pass the time.
Conclusion
Airports can be a rather boring place to be in, especially if you have to wait a while for your flight to set off. Finding interesting ways to pass the time can make the experience less dull and enjoyable.
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